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A Florida activist group was used to sow discord and spread pro-Russian propaganda, Justice Department says.
Author: Devlin Barrett
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Arizona fake-electors subpoenas show breadth of DOJ Jan. 6 probe
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The details of subpoenas to two GOP lawmakers in Arizona help clarify what federal agents are seeking in the Jan. 6 criminal probe.
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Bannon closings arguments Friday, jury deliberations likely to follow
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After Stephen K. Bannon’s lawyers said they would not put on any defense witnesses, the judge scheduled closing arguments for Friday.
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Steve Bannon trial closing arguments set for Friday
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After vowing to go “medieval,” the former Trump adviser called no defense witnesses, setting the stage for closing arguments and jury deliberations.
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Prosecution rests contempt case against Bannon after two witnesses
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In Stephen K. Bannon’s contempt trial, Kristin Amerling, the chief counsel for the Jan. 6 committee, and FBI agent Stephen Hart were the only prosecution witnesses.
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Prosecutor: Steve Bannon thumbed his nose at the law
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Outside court, the pro-Trump defendant, strategist and podcaster denounced the House Jan. 6 committee and the criminal contempt charges against him.
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Facing trial, Bannon vows to go ‘medieval,’ but judge says meh
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Steve Bannon vowed his trial would be a “misdemeanor from hell” for the Biden Justice Department, but a judge has signaled it will be a short trip through court.
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FBI director suggests China bracing for sanctions if it invades Taiwan
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In a rare speech alongside his London counterpart, FBI Director Christopher Wray amps up warnings about Chinese hacking and influence operations.
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In Hutchinson’s testimony, experts see ‘nuggets’ for Justice probe
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An ex-White House aide’s revelations about conversations before, during, and after Jan. 6 offer new insight that legal experts said could be of use to prosecutors as they weigh a case against Donald Trump.